Brand Lisinopril HCTZ

Brand Lisinopril HCTZ is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Brand Lisinopril HCTZ contains 2 medications, lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide. Lisinopril is called an ACE inhibitor and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow through the body more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is called a "water pill" (diuretic) and causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water. This effect may increase the amount of urine you make when you first start the medication. It also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow through the body more easily.These medications are used together when 1 drug is not controlling your blood pressure.

Before taking Brand Lisinopril HCTZ, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease (or are on dialysis), liver disease, congestive heart failure, gout, lupus, diabetes, or an allergy to sulfa drugs.

Brand Lisinopril HCTZ can cause birth defects in the baby if you take the medication during pregnancy. Do not use hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

Avoid the regular use of salt substitutes in your diet, and do not take potassium supplements while taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril, unless your doctor has told you to.

Some things can cause your blood pressure to get too low. This includes vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low-salt diet, or taking other diuretics (water pills). Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while taking hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

Side effects:

• cough;
• dizziness, tired feeling, depressed mood;
• headache, blurred vision;
• diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach; or
• mild skin rash, increased sweating.